That’s a classic line from LL Cool J’s historic song Momma Said Knock You Out, and I think it perfectly illustrates John Beck’s follow up performance to Monday’s strong showing.

The BYU product admitted he’s feeling a little more at ease, and that’s allowing him to attack the defense more as opposed to checking down over 50 percent of his passes.

Tuesday’s performance showed he’s getting better with the buzzer, and he is moving the offense a little more than last week, and is minimizing his mistakes.

I’d still say he’s the third best QB, but the way Josh McCown played today it’s possible those two can flip flop for the No. 3 spot.

For the record, I’m putting Chad Henne at No. 1 because he’s been with the first-team for three straight practices, which is unprecedented during the Tony Sparano era. Sparano hasn’t addressed Henne’s prolonged tryout as a starter, but I’m guessing the coaches are trying to see what the rookie has since he’s been on par with the two veterans so far.

McCown should be distancing himself from the two youngsters this week, but on Tuesday he threw THREE interceptions. Two of them came in the same series when Joey Thomas got him on a bad throw. A play later Chris Crocker picked off a ball intended for Justin Peelle that was a little bit long. That series also ended with McCown getting sacked by Rodrique Wright.

During the final 11-on-11 session Keith Davis got McCown on a pass intended for Jayson Foster. The Dolphins were in a zone and McCown though he could squeeze it in, but discovered he was wrong. On that same six play series McCown got sacked three times. Joey Porter was stealing Ikechuku Ndukwe’s lunch money blitzing from the right side. He’s looking good as Jason Taylor’s fill-in over there.

There were FIVE interceptions on the day. FIVE. Will Allen again had a good day, earning a Gold Star on the pick he got of Chad Henne. Nathan Jones is also balling out there, pulling in his fourth or fifth interception of camp. By my count, Jones and Will Allen are in the lead when it comes to picks. I could be wrong because I’ve missed two practices (a brother does need some days off you know, and I hate to disappoint you but tomorrow will be one of them).

As for Beck, his best drive came on the last 11-on-11. While working with the third teamers he leaned on John Dunlap, who caught three of his six completions on that seven play drive that got the third unit into scoring territory. The coaches wanted to see which quarterback could move the offense with the worst talent around him and it appears that Beck is getting the job done.

Here are the rest of my observations and thoughts from Tuesday….

Porter had FOUR would-be sacks today. While that’s a testament to his talent level, the tackle spot is really weak right now.

Kicker Jay Feely did not practice, and said he’s fine, but wouldn’t disclose his issue. Dan Carpenter took advantage of his opportunity to show what he’s got by booting field goals from 35, 40 and 45, splitting the uprights. I expect the rookie to get most of the exhibition work early as the Trifecta gives him a test run.

Davone Bess made some nice catches, but he also had some HUGE drops. I’m starting to wonder if he really does have the best hands of all the receivers.

Reggie Torbor worked with the nickel package in place of Channing Crowder today. Maybe this is experimentation. Maybe it’s not.

Jake Long is handling those speed rushers with ease now. Early last week they were giving him fits. But now his feet are moving real well. I haven’t noticed Charlie Anderson or Quentin Moses giving him the business in a long time. It’ll be interesting to see how Long does against Tampa. He’s going to be playing A LOT considering the Dolphins have NO QUALITY TACKLES behind him and Vernon Carey. The Dolphins better hope he stays healthy….

Foster has a great deal of potential as a returner. He’s got that Devin Hester like quickness that allows him to go from 0-to-60 real fast. His footwork is excellent, but I’m positive the Dolphins won’t keep him AND Davone Bess on the 53-man roster. It’ll be one or the other for those small guys. But Foster will need to outperform Selwyn Lymon and Dunlap for that practice squad spot….

Remember you heard it here first, Brandon Fields will have a punt or two blocked during the exhibition season if he doesn’t speed up that get off. It takes him FOORRRRREEEVVVER to get his punts off. When he does it’s usually a pretty long one. But I see a lot of potential for blocks here. Titus Brown could have had one during special teams work if he were really trying to get at it, but that wasn’t the drill the Dolphins were doing.

Not a demotion my you know what, Matt Roth is clearly working with the second team defensive line when he’s not being worked as a linebacker. I see Kendall Langford starting on Saturday if he keeps this up.

No need to put out that APB on Ted Ginn Jr. He beat Will Billingsley for a touchdown pass thrown by McCown late in Tuesday’s practice. It was the first time he’s gotten into the endzone during team drill according to my account. But Ginn gets no Gold star for that. Beat Will Allen or Andre’ Goodman, who abused him for most of practice, then holla at me.

You know the routine. Any questions I didn’t get to from the Q&A please put them here and I’ll tackle them just like Crowder did, leveling Ronnie Brown yesterday.

Hey, Jahn! Back at ya…
And yes, reliable sources. On-the-field-with-the-players-and-coaches reliable (I will not name who, however, in the interests of confidentiality to same, but trust me on this).
As for the BYU kid, I’m still hoping he shows good stuff, but I’ve always been of the mindset of not caring WHO takes snaps from center, as long as the ‘Phins win, whether it be a Mormon, Michigander or a Mc.
But ABC (anybody but Culpepper).
Cheers!

Well actually BP himself (I think that trumps God) told me today to hold my hands closer together when typing (fundamentals are everything)and then he told me that Henne will come in second BUT play the majority of the game.
They will treat the pre-season the same as TC, with two QBs ‘up’ and one ‘down’ for each game for the first three games. That will give each QB two equal shots to impress and then the 4th will be the chosen starter’s last chance to gel with the 1st teamers before the Jets.

Speaking of the Jets, it seems more likely to me that Favre would go to the Jets since they badly need a QB, whereas Tampa has about 20 already.
I hope it doesn’t happen that way for our sake but it seems more logical that way.

how does BECK throwing 1 td playing with ALL 3rd stringers and getting picked AND sacked a few times mean he has “finally come around?
HOW has henne “cooled off”?
he has been with the starters all weeek, throwing td’s and not suffering multiple sacks and int’s [he had 1 int today and i think beck had 3].
and henne is doing his work against the 1st team defense, not 3rd stringers like beck has been facing.
DO YOU REALLY want a president representing our country who REFUSES to say the pledge of allegence? CHANGE? cute phrases wont solve the energy crisis. WAKE UP AMERICA!!!

RE: DO YOU REALLY want a president representing our country who REFUSES to say the pledge of allegence? CHANGE?
YOU wake up. That statement is TOTALLY false. Or are you not interested in facts, and just crap?
And it’s ‘Allegiance’.

OMAR KELLY was unsuccessful at achieving his childhood dream to become a super hero, so he figured he'd do the next best thing and become a journalist who fights against injustice, and searches for truth. After being bored to death reporting news and covering politics, he switched to sports.
More

IZZY GOULD joined the Sun Sentinel in Feb. 2012 as a Senior Sports Reporter on the Miami Dolphins beat. He came to South Florida fresh off covering the University of Alabama football program, including its 2011 national championship team. More